Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Windows Lab Support - Unclass

Northrop Grumman CIO is seeking a well-qualified Lead Windows Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area.  The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus -- this is not a remote work opportunity. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary Lead Windows Systems Administrator for a large, unclassified government contract(s).

• Implement and maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including severs, desktop,  networking equipment, and engineering lab equipment.

• Implement security best practices in production lab environments. 

• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and verbal formats. 

• Ensure necessary IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary.

• Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software as needed. 

• Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Implement and manage backup infrastructure then provide backup and recovery services.

• Implement and manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all unclassified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as needed.

• Develop, maintain, and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 11 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.

Technical Abilities:

Experience maintaining unclassified Windows Domains in effective operations to include advanced knowledge of:

• Active Directory (AD) deployment, maintenance, and support.

• Group Policy (GPO) deployment and ongoing maintenance in production engineering environments.

• Designing and implementing network architecture for new and existing computer systems.

• Implementing and managing Windows Server Update Servers (WSUS), SCCM or similar update service.

• Engineering application installation, configuration, and support.

• Supporting golden image creation, deployment, and underlying infrastructure.

• Experience deploying vulnerability scanning tools and remediation.

Clearance and Access:

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within 180 days after date of offer acceptance, as a condition of continued employment.

Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications:

• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals.

• Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals.

• Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.

• Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed.

• Active vendor-based IT certification.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration and maintenance.

• Experience with system design and architecture.

• Experience with communicating with executive leadership.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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